by Marisa | Feb 19, 2012 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
The prairie style was made quite popular by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright between 1893 – 1920. The basic design elements: low pitched roofs, overhanging eaves, strong horizontal lines, open floor plans, clerestory windows are still being used...
by Marisa | Nov 16, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
It’s almost here, the Eames documentary by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey! Playing here in Portland November 25th – December 1st at the Clinton Street Theater, showings at 7 and 9pm. About the film: The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are...
by Marisa | Oct 12, 2011 | Architectural Features, contemporary modern, Modern Homes
[slideshow id=29] Walter Gordinier is a local visual artist that creates functional pieces of art out of glass. Gordinier’s concept of functional art glass was conceived in 1989 and since then while working with architects and interior...
by Marisa | Oct 6, 2011 | Architectural Features, Mid Century Modern, Modern Homes
Open this Saturday from 1-4pm come by 11990 SW Butner Road to tour an amazing house. Home Details: Listing – 1199o SW Butner Rd – John Storrs Original John Storrs Northwest Architect Visit to Butner Rd Virtual Tour – Butner Rd ...
by Marisa | Sep 14, 2011 | Architectural Features, Modern Homes
One of the many activities going on during the 2011 Portland Architecture and Design Festival is the Tour of Exceptional Homes showcasing 6 unique modern homes designed by a handful of famed Portland architects such as Pietro Belluschi, Paul McKean, Benjamin Waechter....
by Marisa | Aug 26, 2011 | Architectural Features
The University of Oregon’s John Yeon Center is offering a couple of unique tours in coming up this fall that you won’t want to miss. First, the center is offering a rare and exclusive tour of The Shire, a carefully designed 75-acre landscape with a...
